Tag: Twitter
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Sunderland raise money for families of tragic Newcastle fans
Sunderland are raising money for the families of the two Newcastle United fans who were killed in the Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 crash. The Wearside outfit’s SAFC Museum has used social media site Twitter to request retweets in order to donate two shirts to raise funds. Former Black Cats manager Peter Reid has also been…
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City legend reveals relief as Toure decides to stay
Former Manchester City chairman and player Francis Lee has admitted he is relieved to have seen his old club’s midfield linchpin Yaya Toure pledge to stay at the Etihad Stadium. The Ivory Coast international looked to be on his way out of the Premier League champions earlier on in the summer when he and his…
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Arsenal attacker’s message to Bayern star
Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski has hailed the contribution of Germany team-mate Philipp Lahm to the world champions following the 30-year-old’s decision to retire from international football. The surprise announcement brings down the curtain on a decorated career on the biggest stage in football and arrives less than a week after the Bayern Munich star held…
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Ferdinand sends message to United fans
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has sent a message to Red Devils supporters after signing for newly-promoted Queens Park Rangers. The ex-England international has put pen to paper at Loftus Road and, although the length of his contract is yet to be announced, it is widely-expected to be a 12-month arrangement with an option…
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Ex-Barca striker: Rodriguez to Real proves La Liga is best
Former Barcelona striker Gary Lineker believes Monaco playmaker James Rodriguez’s proposed move to Real Madrid proves the best players in the world will only move to La Liga. The two men generally accepted to be the leading footballers on the planet, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, ply their trade in Spain at Barca and Real…
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Arsenal star Wilshere breaks silence and vows to be ready
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has admitted that his return to training has been physically challenging but insists he will be ready for the start of the Premier League season. The England international, speaking for the first time since tabloid photographs emerged of him drinking and smoking during a holiday in Las Vegas, found his first…
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West Ham chairman lifts lid on striker chase
West Ham United co-chairman David Gold has moved to play down talk that the club will miss out on primary summer transfer target Enner Valencia. Supporters have expressed concerns about the length of time the Hammers are taking to complete the deal for the Pachuca and Ecuador striker, who scored all three of his national…
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Liverpool star speaks out on new injury concerns
Liverpool left-back Jose Enrique has poured cold water on speculation that he is struggling to regain his fitness after finally returning from a lengthy spell on the sidelines. The Spaniard, who made only nine appearances last season due to a serious knee injury, made his long-awaited return to training with his team-mates last week and…
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Ex-United man: Khedira can win title for Arsenal
Arsenal will be Premier League title challengers if they complete the signature of Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira, according to ex-Manchester United midfielder Robbie Savage. The ex-Wales international, who started his career at Old Trafford before making a name for himself with the likes of Leicester City, Birmingham City and Blackburn Rovers, has been impressed…
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Arsenal legend urges Gunners to complete Khedira swoop
Arsenal stalwart Ray Parlour has urged his former club to buy Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira. The Gunners, who have already spent in excess of £30million to lure attacker Alexis Sanchez from Barcelona, have agreed a £23m fee for Khedira, according to Catalan source Sport. Ex-England international Parlour, who started his career at the north…
